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LY54 HRP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,646 mi
Last recorded63,646 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 HRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer wearing on edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 63,640 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill see marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper exhaust box deterorated and outer shin rattle against body and heat sheild insecure

Nearside Front Outer wearing on edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,341 miles

Central Front Upper heatshield insecure and deterorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear footbrake slight inbalance

Fail 22 Feb 2023 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm rule of a suspension point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper heatshield insecure and deterorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear footbrake slight inbalance

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,525 miles

Central Front Outer exhaust box skin deterorared and loose

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,458 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,168 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sidewalls of rear tyres cracked but not showing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,404 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks showing in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks showing in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,593 miles

front tyres have some signs of perishing, (cracks in treads etc)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 43,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres have some signs of perishing, (cracks in treads etc)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,606 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,089 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 32,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,741 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 27,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade worn

screen washers require service (susspect frozen)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,009 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LY54 HRP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY54 HRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY54 HRP registered?

LY54 HRP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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